Sports Motivation Podcast

Just 2 days ago, we lost a legend and icon in Kobe Bryant. He had a tremendously powerful impact as a human, a father, a business leader and ruthless competitor.   In this tribute, I challenge you to ask yourself what Kobe would want you to do following his death.   Rest In Peace Kobe

Everyone likes to think that 2020 is their year....when in reality, it will be more of the same, because your approach is the same.   In this episode, I break down the practical and ruthless approach to the new year that will virtually guarantee that you will make big time progress.   (1:22) "Fish in a pond..." (4:33) 2020 is now. (6:39) Step 1: Clarify what you want (11:34) A deeper dive into Step 1... (13:53) Step 2: Define your path to mastery (15:40) Step 3: Establish the frame of your workday (17:23) Step 4: Assemble your power circle (20:48) Step 5: Bulletproof your environment (22:56) Step 6: Create AM and PM routines (26:51) Step 7: Learn fast (27:17) Do you have what it takes? imnotyou.com/ki

Young M.A is one of my favorite emcees for a reason....not only do her raps inspire, but they teach.   In the intro track on her first album, she explains her philosophy on competition, and why there isn't a need to worry about it. #BARS

You know the type of person who complains, avoids, procrastinates, only to remain in the same pace, year after year?   Nas describes this type perfectly in this track, and I break down how to approach your goals with the opposite mindset.   #BARS

Exploring the shift from victim mentality to boss mindset, focusing on taking control of one's life. Embracing empowerment, making choices fearlessly, and setting goals for success. Encouraging listeners to avoid negative influences and take responsibility for their actions.

Exploring strategies to avoid complacency in sports and life, emphasizing building confidence, focus, decisiveness, and fearlessness. Discussing dangers of becoming complacent after success, with examples from sports legends like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant. Embracing discomfort for growth and balancing high standards with encouragement for long-term success.

Life will hand you plenty of Ls... but don't throw in the towel. Learn from the loss and get back to practice ASAP.

If you're a student, you might have to run this episode back as a new semester approaches... Just because you can ball on the field or court, doesn't mean you'll be able to take those skills and apply them in the classroom. Just like anything else, there is a strategy and mindset that is required to kill it in the classroom and get the grades you need. In my experience, when I wanted to, I was able to crush it in the classroom. In this episode, I break down specifically how I did it.   Time Stamps: (1:22) Welcome back to the Sports Motivation Podcast (2:01) Shoutout to Dante! (4:20) My academic history (7:10) Principle #1: I wanted to (7:50) Principle #2: Get the syllabus and reverse engineer it (9:09) Principle #3: Dedicate time for studying (9:49) Principle #4: GO TO CLASS EVERYDAY! (10:42) Principle #5: Meet with your teachers every week (11:31) Principle #6: Tell your teachers and professors your goals (12:52) Principle #7: Sit in front of the class (14:37) Principle #8: Be creative and smart when you study (15:39) Principle #9: Rid yourself of excuses that you can’t learn something  (16:48) Principle #10: Focus on results (17:44) Principle #11: Be systematic in your approach to live (18:31) Principle #12: Refuse to sacrifice any quality in your efforts (25:39) Cal Newport, “How to Become a Straight-A Student”

So many people claim to want to be a professional athlete, an entertainer or just rich in general...so here's the test. Listen to this episode and see if you're committed, or just being lazy.    Time Stamps: (1:22) Do you want to go pro, or become a “millionaire”? (2:58) Deion Sanders (3:41) #1: Decide that you want that goal. (3:52) #2: Define the end game in vivid detail. (4:33) #3: Write down all the things you do, that do not relate to your end goal. CROSS them out. (5:00) #4: Write down what is necessary to do for you to reach the goal. (5:23) #5: Print out a template for an empty week. (5:39) #6: Create an average week schedule. (6:33) #7: Look. Breathe. ASK. (10:34) You reap what you sow. (13:48) Am I talking to you, or are you eavesdropping? (15:47) OFF-mode. (18:57) In order to be strong, you have to be weak. (21:41) Stop being lazy. (23:55) Don’t forget to Get Ya Mind Right. (24:52) Have you left me a review yet?

How do you make sure you're ready to succeed when you've just taken a big risk? I've had (and continue) to expose myself to new risks because of the new goals and targets I go after and there is a certain way to think and certain strategies to employ in order to give you as much certainty as possible. In this throwback episode, I break down how to approach a big move and how to make it a success.   Time Stamps:   (1:22) Welcome to the Sports Motivation Podcast (1:28) This episode is dedicated to Frank (4:53) The risks I have taken (5:46) #1: Know your outcomes and goals (7:45) #2: Understand your chokeholds and obstacles (8:59) #3: Get your money right (11:58) Money represents value (13:25) #4: Track and collect all momentum (14:03) #5: Keep a close eye on your vices (15:43) #6: Create your power circle (16:26) #7: Keep your mind right (17:33) #8: Give yourself that pleasure of the freedom you gave yourself and have no regrets (18:21) #9: Always evaluate what you learn